Lord Davies of Oldham: The Government accept that the grant they pay to the BBC out of revenue from the television licence fee is a state aid within the meaning of Article 87(1) of the Treaty of Rome. As is the case with all its obligations to the European Union, the Government are committed to ensuring compliance with the state aid rules. The White Paper makes it clear that the Government expect the BBC to continue to be rigorous in ensuring its use of the licence fee complies with state aid rules.

Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer: asked Her Majesty's Government:
	What guidance they have issued to the armed forces regarding the risks to animal life associated with the use of sonar.